Regulatory Counsel - US Monitorships

Overview

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. regulatory and law enforcement expectations, particularly those relating to crypto and financial regulations, AML, sanctions, securities laws, commodities laws, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with members of the Legal Department and management regarding regulatory litigation matters and relationships with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Advise on the company’s response to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, particularly as they relate to and impact AML and sanctions compliance programs.
• Communicate with U.S. regulatory agencies, and their agents, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and counsel in coordination with cross-functional teams to effectively comply with legal obligations.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk, and business teams, to address complex legal and regulatory matters of significant sensitivity and impact within the U.S. jurisdiction.
• Provide advice on evolving U.S. regulatory developments affecting the crypto and financial sectors, advising the business on potential risks and compliance strategies.
• Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts and enforcement matters as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise assisting with legal issues, including experience with litigation and contentious regulatory matters, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators such as FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, with practical experience supporting or advising on these frameworks.
• Deep understanding of U.S. financial products, including spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options, especially within the crypto industry.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal issues proactively.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• In-house legal experience and experience with internal remediation efforts are a plus.

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
• Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
• We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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